A. Responsibility for refuse and recyclable material set out for collection shall remain with the occupant who sets out the material until it is removed by the licensed hauler. The occupant who sets out the refuse and recyclable material is totally responsible for its proper preparation, handling, care and storage.
1. Households are encouraged to separate from their solid waste an unlimited amount of recyclable materials including, but not limited to: newspaper, aluminum, bimetal and tin plated steel food and beverage cans, glass food and beverage bottles and jars, (#1) PETE soda bottles, (#2) HDPE bottles and other materials as accepted for recycling by the contracted hauler.
B. Upon removal by the licensed hauler, ownership and responsibility for the proper handling of the refuse and recyclable materials shall be vested in the hauler. Hauler has the right to refuse collection of recyclables which are improperly prepared or which contain garbage.
C. Nothing in this chapter shall abridge the right of any recycling and composting program or business lawfully operating for profit, nonprofit or charitable purposes from selling recyclables or landscape waste. (Ord. 05-009, 5-10-2005)